German Defense Minister Warns of Capability Gap Amid U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has expressed concerns over a capability gap in long-range strike capabilities following the Trump administration's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany. This move disrupts a previous plan to temporarily deploy U.S. missile systems in Germany as a stopgap measure until European alternatives are developed. The withdrawal has left Germany seeking ways to compensate for the gap, with plans to modernize existing missile stocks and develop new systems in collaboration with the UK and France. The situation underscores Germany's reliance on U.S. military support and the challenges of developing independent defense capabilities. 
